The D.C. Mayoral campaign shifted into high gear today with a new video ad by challenger Vincent Gray, D.C. Council Chair. An emotional 60-second spot, using footage from NBC4's veteran newsman Tom Sherwood, seeks to capture voter disappointment in Mayor Adrian Fenty's handling of the city's less affluent, heavily African-American residents. In contrast, Fenty's latest ad features D.C. Councilmember Jack Evans, stating that Fenty "plays well with others." The Georgetown Dish offers the ads and their complete transcripts below:
Tom Sherwood: Even as the city's leading politicians celebrated the new library, Fenty was reminded that some citizens aren't happy. Like this mother who confronted him about jobs and housing.
Mother: You were helping us...
Fenty: Sure.
Mother: You were supporting us...
Fenty: Sure.
Mother: And then you turned your back on us.
Fenty: Yup, yeah, I didn't do the job I'm supposed to. (music)
Mother: You turned your back on us.
Fenty: Yup, yeah. I didn't do the job I'm supposed to...
Jack Evans: Some people say that Adrian Fenty doesn't play well with others. School Without Walls was built under his leadership after 15 years of promises. As the longest-serving member of the D.C. Council, I know that Adrian Fenty can work with others -- and get results -- in moving our city forward.
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I like the first video much better!!
Hey, Jack Evans. Whaddaya, nuts?!?! School w/o Walls renovation was in Dr. Janey's Master Facilities Plan, the parent-administration advisory group was working on the plans for 2 years before Fenty was sworn in. Now you think he should take credit for School w/o Walls? Why be so shy? The sun came up this morning. Give Fenty credit for that, too.
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